Duke Kahanamoku
AMERICAN MASTERS FILM
Waterman – Duke: Ambassador of Aloha (May 2022)Directed by Isaac Halasima
Written Features
Waterman – Duke: Ambassador of Aloha
This swimmer invented the freestyle stroke and set the stage for Duke Kahanamoku
America became an Olympic global power thanks to these two athletes
Waterman – Duke: Ambassador of Aloha
What are the eight islands of Hawaii?
Learn the eight major island names and nicknames.
Waterman – Duke: Ambassador of Aloha
Honoring one of the most famous Hawaiians in the world
Waterman – Duke: Ambassador of Aloha
Duke Kahanamoku biography and life timeline
Waterman – Duke: Ambassador of Aloha
Hawaiian words and cultural concepts everyone should know
Learn the cultural significance behind Hawaiian words and concepts like "aloha," "ho'okipa" and "kuleana."
Waterman – Duke: Ambassador of Aloha
How Native Hawaiian surfers used the ocean as sanctuary
Dr. Isaiah Walker explains the cultural importance of surfing.
Waterman – Duke: Ambassador of Aloha
6 ways Duke Kahanamoku’s athleticism changed sports
Duke Kahanamoku changed the world with his athletic accomplishments as a surfer and swimmer who...
Waterman – Duke: Ambassador of Aloha
13 nearly forgotten Hollywood films that feature Duke Kahanamoku
Though Duke Kahanamoku was never able to escape typecasting or achieve Hollywood stardom, you can...
Waterman – Duke: Ambassador of Aloha
Learn about the rich history of Hawaii
Video Features
Waterman – Duke: Ambassador of Aloha
The meaning of Aloha
Paul Strauch recounts a conversation he had with Duke about the power of the word "Aloha."
Waterman – Duke: Ambassador of Aloha
Duke's incredible rescue mission while on a surfboard
Duke Kahanamoku rescued eight men from the capsized Thelma in California.
Waterman – Duke: Ambassador of Aloha
How Duke broke the swimming world record in Hawaii
Duke Kahanamoku shattered the Amateur Athletic Union's swim record in 1911.
Waterman – Duke: Ambassador of Aloha
Overcoming the distinct challenge of indoor swimming
Duke found his mind and body shocked by his first time swimming in an indoor pool.
Waterman – Duke: Ambassador of Aloha
Jason Momoa narrates the story of five-time Olympic medalist and surfer Duke Kahanamoku.